1996 TOYOTA RAV4 steering

SR0F1−04
SR−12
− STEERINGNON−TILT STEERING COLUMN
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL PAD
NOTICE:
If the airbag connector is disconnected with the igni-
tion switch at ON or ACC, DTCs will be recorded.
Never use airbag parts from another vehicle. When
replacing parts, replace with new ones.
(a) Place the front wheels facing straight ahead.
(b) Remove the steering wheel lower No.2 and No.3 covers.
(c) Using a torx socket wrench, loosen the 2 torx screws until
the groove along the screw circumference catches on the
screw case.
(d) Pull the wheel pad out from the steering wheel and dis-
connect the airbag connector.
CAUTION:
When storing the wheel pad, keep the upper surface
of the pad facing upward.
Never disassemble the wheel pad.
NOTICE:
When removing the wheel pad, take care not to pull the air-
bag wire harness.
2. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL
(a) Disconnect the connector.
(b) Remove the steering wheel set nut.
(c) Place matchmarks on the steering wheel and main shaft
assembly.
(d) Using SST, remove the wheel.
SST 09950−50010, (09951−05010, 09952−05010,
09953−05020, 09954−05020)

− STEERINGNON−TILT STEERING COLUMN
SR−13
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
3. REMOVE LOWER FINISH PANEL
(a) Remove the 2 screws and disconnect the hood lock con-
trol lever from the panel.
(b) Remove the 2 panel set screws.
4. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL LOWER INSERT
Remove the 3 screws.
5. Non−tilt Steering Column:
REMOVE UPPER AND LOWER COLUMN COVERS
(a) Loosen the 2 column assembly set bolts and 2 nuts.
(b) Remove the 3 screws.
(c) Remove the 3 screws and protector from lower cover.
6. Tilt Steering Column:
REMOVE UPPER AND LOWER COLUMN COVERS
Remove the 3 screws.
7. REMOVE NO.2 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT
Remove the clip.
8. REMOVE COMBINATION SWITCH WITH SPIRAL
CABLE
(a) Disconnect the connectors.
(b) Disconnect the airbag connector.
(c) Remove the 3 switch set screws.
9. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE (See page BE−14)
NOTICE:
Do not disassemble the cable or apply oil to it.

W02017
Non−Tilt Steering Column :
A
B Tilt Steering Column :
Matchmarks
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Matchmarks
SR−14
− STEERINGNON−TILT STEERING COLUMN
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
10. DISCONNECT NO.2 INTERMEDIATE SHAFT
(a) Loosen the bolt A.
(b) Remove the bolt B.
(c) Shift the No.2 intermediate shaft and place matchmarks
on the control valve shaft and No.2 intermediate shaft.
11. REMOVE NO.2 INTERMEDIATE SHAFT
12. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN PROTECTOR
Remove the bolt.
13. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY
(a) Disconnect the connectors.
(b) Remove the 2 column assembly set bolts and 2 nuts.
14. Tilt Steering Column:
REMOVE SLIDING YOKE
(a) Remove the bolt.
(b) Shift the sliding yoke and place matchmarks on the main
shaft and sliding yoke.

R10987Screw Extractor
SR0F2−01
− STEERINGNON−TILT STEERING COLUMN
SR−15
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
DISASSEMBLY
NOTICE:
When using a vise, do not overtighten it.
1. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN UPPER BRACKET
AND STEERING COLUMN UPPER CLAMP
(a) Using a centering punch, mark the center of the 2 ta-
pered−head bolts.
(b) Using a 3−4 mm (0.12−0.16 in.) drill, drill into the 2 bolts.
(c) Using a screw extractor, remove the 2 bolts.
2. REMOVE STEERING MAIN SHAFT ASSEMBLY
(a) Using snap ring expander, remove the snap ring from the
shaft assembly.
(b) Tap out the shaft assembly from the steering column tube.
(c) Using snap ring expander, remove the snap ring from the
shaft assembly.

W01114
SR0F3−03
W01115
ACC
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W04212
SR−16
− STEERINGNON−TILT STEERING COLUMN
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT STEERING LOCK OPERATION
Check that the steering lock mechanism operates properly.
2. IF NECESSARY, REPLACE IGNITION KEY CYLINDER
(a) Place the ignition key at the ACC position.
(b) Using a screwdriver, push down the stop pin of the cylin-
der, and pull it out.
(c) Install a new key cylinder.
HINT:
Make sure that the ignition key is at the ACC position.
3. INSPECT IGNITION SWITCH (See page BE−11)
4. IF NECESSARY, REPLACE IGNITION SWITCH
(a) Remove the 2 screws.
(b) Install a new switch with the 2 screws.
5. INSPECT KEY UNLOCK WARNING SWITCH
(See page BE−11)
6. IF NECESSARY, REPLACE KEY UNLOCK WARNING
SWITCH
(a) Remove the 2 screws.
(b) Install a new switch with the 2 screws.
7. IF NECESSARY, REPLACE STEERING MAIN SHAFT
BUSHING
(a) Using a screwdriver, loosen the 3 projections of the bush-
ing, and remove the bushing from the steering column
tube.
(b) Coat the inside of a new bushing with molybdenum disul-
fide lithium base grease.
(c) Align the projections on the bushing with the holes in the
column tube, then install the bushing until the projections
are firmly engaged in the holes.

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Non−tilt Steering Column :
Bearing
Tilt Steering Column :
Bearing
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− STEERINGNON−TILT STEERING COLUMN
SR−17
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
8. INSPECT BEARING
(a) Check the bearing rotation condition and check for abnor-
mal noise.
If the bearing is worn or damaged, replace the steering column
tube.
(b) Coat the bearing with molybdenum disulfide lithium base
grease.
9. Tilt Steering Column:
INSPECT BEARING
Check the bearing of the steering main shaft rotation condition
and check for abnormal noise.
10. Tilt Steering Column:
IF NECESSARY, REPLACE BEARING
(a) Remove the bearing from the steering main shaft.
(b) Coat a new bearing with molybdenum disulfide lithium
base grease.
(c) Install the bearing.

SR0F4−01
W01201
SR−18
− STEERINGNON−TILT STEERING COLUMN
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
REASSEMBLY
NOTICE:
When using a vise, do not overtighten it.
1. INSTALL STEERING MAIN SHAFT ASSEMBLY
(a) Using snap ring expander, install a new snap ring to the
shaft assembly.
(b) Install the shaft assembly into the steering column tube.
(c) Using snap ring expander, install a new snap ring to the
shaft assembly.
2. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN UPPER BRACKET
AND COLUMN UPPER CLAMP
(a) Install the bracket with 2 new tapered−head bolts.
HINT:
Insert the bracket pin into the column tube hole.
(b) Tighten the tapered−head bolts until the bolt heads
breaks off.

SR0F5−03
W02018
− STEERINGNON−TILT STEERING COLUMN
SR−19
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
INSTALLATION
1. Tilt Steering Column:
CONNECT SLIDING YOKE
(a) Align the matchmarks on the main shaft and sliding yoke,
and connect them.
(b) Torque the bolt.
Torque: 35 N·m (360 kgf·cm, 26 ft·lbf)
2. Non−Tilt Steering Column:
INSTALL STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY
(a) Temporarily tighten the 2 column assembly set bolts and
2 nuts.
(b) Connect the connectors.
3. Tilt Steering Column:
INSTALL STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY
(a) Torque the 2 column assembly set bolts and 2 nuts.
Torque: 25 N·m (260 kgf·cm, 19 ft·lbf)
(b) Connect the connectors.
4. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN PROTECTOR
Torque the bolt.
Torque: 5.0 N·m (50 kgf·cm, 44 in.·lbf)